Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 December 2000. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2000 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security;Social Security Benefits Agency

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many people have contacted the Benefits Agency this year regarding (a) overpayment and (b) underpayment of winter fuel payments; and of these, how many were from widows who have received only half of their entitlement. - Text of letter from Alexis Cleveland of Benefits Agency, inc fact that the information requested is not available.

Answer: Mr. Webb: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people have contacted the Benefits Agency this year regarding (a) overpayment and (b) underpayment of winter fuel payments; and of these, how many were from widows who have received only half of their entitlement. [143092] Angela Eagle: The administration of benefits is a matter for Alexis Cleveland, the Chief Executive of the Benefits Agency. She will write to the hon. Member. Letter from Alexis Cleveland to Mr. Steve Webb, dated 18 December 2000: The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked me to respond to your recent Parliamentary Question asking how many people have contacted the Benefits Agency this year regarding (a) overpayment and (b) underpayment of winter fuel payments; and of these, how many were from widows who have received only half of their entitlement. The information requested is not available, as detailed information on the types of queries received is not recorded. I am sorry I cannot be more helpful.

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